Promote and develop innovative interdisciplinary approaches to the curriculum.

Provide quality courses and programs that meet the needs of City College’s diverse population of learners, including the study of ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, social class, ability/disability, age and religion.

Integrate the expertise of various departments of City College of San Francisco to maximize and expand the appeal and relevance of IDST course offerings.

Provide courses for students to transfer to other colleges or universities, to meet graduation requirements, and to serve general education goals.

Provide an open door for faculty and departments to identify and satisfy new educational needs of students and their potential employers.